Congratulations - Leaving Certificate students - August 2024
Congratulations to the class of 2024 on their wonderful Leaving Certificate results. We are very proud of your achievement and wish you all the very best for your futures. It was lovely to see so many visit the school today.
Leaving Certificate Results, Viewing and Appeals - August 2024
Junior Cycle Music Practical Exam - March 2024
Junior Cycle Music Practical Exams will take place on Wednesday the 24th of April between 10 am and 1 pm in school.
'Trinity on the Move' Thursday 14th March 2024
The TAP Camino was a 32-kilometre walk that passed by 14 of 21 linked secondary schools.
Our 3rd year students joined the Camino walking team for this photo opportunity and to offer encouragement.
Thank you to students who provided freshly baked goods to the walkers.
The baking was done for our school's Multi-Cultural bake sale, where students got the opportunity to enjoy sweet treats from around the world.
Leaving Certificate History and Geography - March 2024
Leaving Certificate History and Geography write ups will take place on Friday 22nd March in school.
Certificates for Leaving Certificate Students 2022-2023
Certificates for students who sat the Leaving Certificate exams in June 2023 are now available for collection from the office.
Senior Gaelic Football Team 2023-2024
Back Row - Left to Right: 1. Aisling Kinsella, 2. Niamh Farrelly, 3. Sadbh Jones Malone, 4. Zara Hanaphy, 5. Ellie Foran, 6. Joy Wynne, 7. Carley Gannon, 8. Lily Biggs, 9. Caoimhe Byrne, 10. Lacey O'Donovan, 11. Sarah O'Reilly, 12. Summer Stone, 13. Leah Ryan Finn, 14. Ella Sinclair, 15. Mia Doyle Farrell.
Front Row - Left to Right: 16. Megan Farrelly, 17. Chika Donohoe, 18. Hannah McNevin, 19. Annie O'Brien, 20. Abbie Emmett, 21. Zoe McGlynn, 22. Paige Massey
Front Row - Left to Right: 16. Megan Farrelly, 17. Chika Donohoe, 18. Hannah McNevin, 19. Annie O'Brien, 20. Abbie Emmett, 21. Zoe McGlynn, 22. Paige Massey
Leinster Schools Debating 2023-2024
From left to right: 1. Niamh Farrelly, 2. Roslyn Docherty, 3. Clare Kelly, 4. Shannon Bonney
Junior Schools Debating 2023-2024
Left to right: Eabha O'Keefe, Alicia Abisoye
Left to right: Martyna Skusza, Erica Zhang
Left to right: Molly Shallow, Ella Roberts
Junior Gaelic Football Semi Final - February 2024
Junior Gaelic Football Semi Final:
From left to right- (Back Row) 1. Joy Wynne, 2. Megan Farrelly, 3. Aisling Kinsella, 4. Holly Farrelly, 5. Paige Massey, 6. Abbie Emmett, 7. Caoimhe Byrne, 8. Lily Biggs, 9. Summer Stone, 10. Shauna Byrne, 11. Sophie Gilligan, (Front Row) 12. Mia Doyle Farrell, 13. Jennifer Moffitt, 14. Sarah O'Reilly, 15. Zoe McGlynn, 16. Hannah McNevin, 17. Chika Donohoe, 18. Millie McGlynn.
From left to right- (Back Row) 1. Joy Wynne, 2. Megan Farrelly, 3. Aisling Kinsella, 4. Holly Farrelly, 5. Paige Massey, 6. Abbie Emmett, 7. Caoimhe Byrne, 8. Lily Biggs, 9. Summer Stone, 10. Shauna Byrne, 11. Sophie Gilligan, (Front Row) 12. Mia Doyle Farrell, 13. Jennifer Moffitt, 14. Sarah O'Reilly, 15. Zoe McGlynn, 16. Hannah McNevin, 17. Chika Donohoe, 18. Millie McGlynn.
Exciting News - Lily Bond - Trinity Entrance Exhibition Winner
We are delighted to announce that Lily Bond, Leaving Certificate 2022, has received the prestigious award of Trinity Entrance Exhibition winner.
Entrance Exhibitions reward the academic achievement of new undergraduate entrants to Trinity College Dublin.
They are awarded to the student accepted into the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme who achieves the highest points among Trinity entrants from their secondary school.
Many students awarded Entrance Exhibitions have gone on to make a significant contribution to the economic, cultural, and political life of Ireland and beyond.
For example, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD was an Entrance Exhibitioner at TCD.
Well done, Lily.
Entrance Exhibitions reward the academic achievement of new undergraduate entrants to Trinity College Dublin.
They are awarded to the student accepted into the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme who achieves the highest points among Trinity entrants from their secondary school.
Many students awarded Entrance Exhibitions have gone on to make a significant contribution to the economic, cultural, and political life of Ireland and beyond.
For example, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD was an Entrance Exhibitioner at TCD.
Well done, Lily.
Christmas Card Making For Parents- Assumption Secondary School - 13th December 2023
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Collection 2023
Anti-Bullying Information
An initiative for Anti-Bullying week, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre have made a guide available for parents on the below websites entitled - "Understanding Bullying and Cyberbullying: A Guide on How to Support Your Child".
This guide is available to download.
https://antibullyingcentre.ie/
https://tacklebullying.ie/
This guide is available to download.
https://antibullyingcentre.ie/
https://tacklebullying.ie/
Online evening event for Parents and Guardians of 6th year students in DEIS schools all around Ireland
The event takes place on Wednesday, the 22nd of November from 6:00 - 7:30 pm via Zoom. There will be representatives from the HEAR scheme, DARE scheme and the Further Education to TCD route. Please find info below.
- As part of CAW 2023, TAP will be hosting our nationwide 6th Year Parents & Guardians Evening for students in DEIS schools on Wednesday, the 22nd of November from 6:00-7:30pm on Zoom.
- We'll be discussing the CAO process, College and Alternative Entry Routes such as HEAR, DARE, and Further Education routes to Trinity.
- The event will be delivered online via Zoom and parents/guardians can sign up using this link: Sign Up Link
Junior Cycle Information for Parents/Guardians - October 2023
Understanding your Examination Results - 2023
Please see link below for 2023 Candidate Information Guide 3 Understanding your Examination results which issued to all candidates today.
www.examinations.ie
www.examinations.ie
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School Awards 2023
AWARDS CELEBRATIONS 2023
Congratulations to our transition Year and fifth year students who received their 2022 Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement Awards (JCPA) today. Well done, we are proud of your achievements.
Congratulations to all students who received awards at our annual Award Ceremony on Thursday 18th May.
Acknowledged were:
Theertha Rajesh- Best Leaving Certificate 2022.
Neeve Batacan - Best Junior Certificate 2022
Theertha Rajesh - Academic High Achiever Scholar UCD
Irene Eria - Cothrom na Féinne Scholar UCD
Baraa Khamees - Cothrom na Féinne Scholar UCD
Chenylle Geronimo – 2022 Adele Farrell Memorial Scholarship winner (DBS)
Mary Aikenhead Awards (Junior)
Being Alive to Wonder: Bella Rose Delany (1A)
Making the Right Choices: Emma Harris (3B)
Looking out for others: Millie Armstrong (1B)
Being Fair: Katie Baker O’Reilly (3B)
Being Kind: Caitlin Dalton (3B)
Taking Initiative: Gemma Rochford (3A)
Taking Responsibility: Chloe Behan (3A)
Being The Best I can be: Rama Khalaf 3A
Head girl acknowledgement Mika Quiapos.
Deputy Head girl acknowledgement Evelyn Ashe.
The Principal’s award
Erica Zhang (1B)
Student of the Year awards
First Year - Alize Fenton
Second Year – Tara Cunningham
Third Year – Chloe Behan
Transition Year – Leanne Luza
Fifth Year – Saoirse Sheridan
Sixth Year - Mika Quiapos
Mary Aikenhead Awards (Senior)
Responsible citizenship: Alesha Reynolds (6A)
Being alive to wonder: Alex Prodan (6A)
Growth in Freedom and maturity: Erin Agbontaen (6A)
Compassion: Georgia Lenihan 5B
Taking Responsibility: Hamdi Yusef 5A
Having a realistic sense of self: Julia Preidl 6A
Taking initiative: Abbie Callaghan 6B
Justice: Ashlee Kavanagh 5A
Senior Prefects 2023-2024
Claire Harkness
Jessica Moffit
Kate Delahunty
Rebecca Kirwan
Christina Robinson
Roma Assi
Deputy Head girl 2023-2024
Kate Delahunty
Head girl 2023-2024
Christina Robinson
Gaisce/President’s Bronze Awards.
Rebecca Kirwan
Imogen Nicholson
Emma Dunne
Mika Quiapos
Kate Delahunty
Congratulations to our transition Year and fifth year students who received their 2022 Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement Awards (JCPA) today. Well done, we are proud of your achievements.
Congratulations to all students who received awards at our annual Award Ceremony on Thursday 18th May.
Acknowledged were:
Theertha Rajesh- Best Leaving Certificate 2022.
Neeve Batacan - Best Junior Certificate 2022
Theertha Rajesh - Academic High Achiever Scholar UCD
Irene Eria - Cothrom na Féinne Scholar UCD
Baraa Khamees - Cothrom na Féinne Scholar UCD
Chenylle Geronimo – 2022 Adele Farrell Memorial Scholarship winner (DBS)
Mary Aikenhead Awards (Junior)
Being Alive to Wonder: Bella Rose Delany (1A)
Making the Right Choices: Emma Harris (3B)
Looking out for others: Millie Armstrong (1B)
Being Fair: Katie Baker O’Reilly (3B)
Being Kind: Caitlin Dalton (3B)
Taking Initiative: Gemma Rochford (3A)
Taking Responsibility: Chloe Behan (3A)
Being The Best I can be: Rama Khalaf 3A
Head girl acknowledgement Mika Quiapos.
Deputy Head girl acknowledgement Evelyn Ashe.
The Principal’s award
Erica Zhang (1B)
Student of the Year awards
First Year - Alize Fenton
Second Year – Tara Cunningham
Third Year – Chloe Behan
Transition Year – Leanne Luza
Fifth Year – Saoirse Sheridan
Sixth Year - Mika Quiapos
Mary Aikenhead Awards (Senior)
Responsible citizenship: Alesha Reynolds (6A)
Being alive to wonder: Alex Prodan (6A)
Growth in Freedom and maturity: Erin Agbontaen (6A)
Compassion: Georgia Lenihan 5B
Taking Responsibility: Hamdi Yusef 5A
Having a realistic sense of self: Julia Preidl 6A
Taking initiative: Abbie Callaghan 6B
Justice: Ashlee Kavanagh 5A
Senior Prefects 2023-2024
Claire Harkness
Jessica Moffit
Kate Delahunty
Rebecca Kirwan
Christina Robinson
Roma Assi
Deputy Head girl 2023-2024
Kate Delahunty
Head girl 2023-2024
Christina Robinson
Gaisce/President’s Bronze Awards.
Rebecca Kirwan
Imogen Nicholson
Emma Dunne
Mika Quiapos
Kate Delahunty
Leaving Certificate Results
Leaving Certificate 2022 Certificates can be collected by making an appointment with the office. Certificates for 2019, 2020, and 2021 are also available.
Please keep your Certificate safe. In the event that a Certificate is lost or destroyed it cannot be reissued but a candidate can request a Certified Statement of Results which costs approx €14.50. Statements of examination results can be requested from www.examinations.ie.
Please keep your Certificate safe. In the event that a Certificate is lost or destroyed it cannot be reissued but a candidate can request a Certified Statement of Results which costs approx €14.50. Statements of examination results can be requested from www.examinations.ie.
Important Notice for Leaving Certificate Students
EU NRRP Funding
We acknowledge receipt of the EU NRRP funding. This funding will be used to ensure our students have access to internet use in their homes
HSCL Update
Good afternoon,
A quick reminder that the Parents Plus Adolescent will take place tomorrow at 9.30am in Assumption Secondary School.
There will be a zoom webinar suitable for all parents about study skills on Thursday 2nd February at 7pm. Please contact me to receive the link.
There is lots happening in the community in February and I will attach the posters below.
You could suggest some to a friend and go together.
Kind regards,
Lisa Doran 087 7168950
A quick reminder that the Parents Plus Adolescent will take place tomorrow at 9.30am in Assumption Secondary School.
There will be a zoom webinar suitable for all parents about study skills on Thursday 2nd February at 7pm. Please contact me to receive the link.
There is lots happening in the community in February and I will attach the posters below.
You could suggest some to a friend and go together.
Kind regards,
Lisa Doran 087 7168950
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HSCL Update
Good morning all,
A quick reminder that the Parents Plus Adolescent Programme will begin tomorrow at 9.30am, all are welcome. The Parents Plus Children's Programme will have its introductory session on Thursday morning at 9.15 am in the Parents Room in Our Lady of Good Counsel National Schools
I have arranged a trip to Dail Eireann for parents on Thursday March 23rd at 10am as well as a tour of Farmleigh House on Thursday April 27th at 10.30am. Please let me know if you would like to attend.
Congratulations to our four parents who received their certificates from Trinity College last Wednesday. It was a lovely afternoon.
As always, if you have any queries in relation to the above do not hesitate to contact me,
Lisa Doran 087 768950
A quick reminder that the Parents Plus Adolescent Programme will begin tomorrow at 9.30am, all are welcome. The Parents Plus Children's Programme will have its introductory session on Thursday morning at 9.15 am in the Parents Room in Our Lady of Good Counsel National Schools
I have arranged a trip to Dail Eireann for parents on Thursday March 23rd at 10am as well as a tour of Farmleigh House on Thursday April 27th at 10.30am. Please let me know if you would like to attend.
Congratulations to our four parents who received their certificates from Trinity College last Wednesday. It was a lovely afternoon.
As always, if you have any queries in relation to the above do not hesitate to contact me,
Lisa Doran 087 768950
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HSCL Update
I hope this update finds you well. I hope you all had an uneventful Christmas and managed to avoid all the sicknesses.
There is a lot happening in this term. Parents are invited to attend the College Fair in Drimnagh Castle next Wednesday. On the same day, four parents will receive their certificates for participating in the computer course from Trinity College.
I, along with the HSCL from OLM in Drimnagh will be facilitating the Parents Plus Adolescent Programme, the flyer is attached.
For parents of sixth year students the following information may be helpful,
As mentioned in our December Mailing, the CAO Information Evening for Students & Parents is taking place on Tuesday, 17 January at 6.30pm.
Registration is now open at www.cao.ie/webinar
Please note that spaces for the live online event are limited however, a recording will be available from noon on the 20 January at www.cao.ie/webinar for those who are unable to attend the live event.
The event will consist of a presentation on the CAO application process, advice on choosing courses, and supports for parents/guardians. There will also be a live Q&A with representatives of a number of the Higher Education Institutions.
I also attach a letter from the Irish Department.
As always if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.
Happy New Year,
Lisa Doran 087 7168950 edit.
There is a lot happening in this term. Parents are invited to attend the College Fair in Drimnagh Castle next Wednesday. On the same day, four parents will receive their certificates for participating in the computer course from Trinity College.
I, along with the HSCL from OLM in Drimnagh will be facilitating the Parents Plus Adolescent Programme, the flyer is attached.
For parents of sixth year students the following information may be helpful,
As mentioned in our December Mailing, the CAO Information Evening for Students & Parents is taking place on Tuesday, 17 January at 6.30pm.
Registration is now open at www.cao.ie/webinar
Please note that spaces for the live online event are limited however, a recording will be available from noon on the 20 January at www.cao.ie/webinar for those who are unable to attend the live event.
The event will consist of a presentation on the CAO application process, advice on choosing courses, and supports for parents/guardians. There will also be a live Q&A with representatives of a number of the Higher Education Institutions.
I also attach a letter from the Irish Department.
As always if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.
Happy New Year,
Lisa Doran 087 7168950 edit.
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Important Update from the HSE
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October 2022 Updates
Guidance Letter for Results Day 2022
Coffee Mornings September 2022
Assumption Secondary School Awarded Trinity Access Schools of Distinction Community Award
Notice regarding the collection of 2021 Leaving Certificates
Leaving Cert 2021 certificates may be collected by arranging an appointment with the school office.
Please keep your certificate safe. In the event that a certificate is lost or destroyed it cannot be reissued. However, a candidate may request a Certified Statement of Results at a cost of €14.50. Additionally statements of examination results can be requested from www.examinations.ie
Please keep your certificate safe. In the event that a certificate is lost or destroyed it cannot be reissued. However, a candidate may request a Certified Statement of Results at a cost of €14.50. Additionally statements of examination results can be requested from www.examinations.ie
Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Timetables 2022
Updates for April 2022
School Improvements
Some photos of our new science lab equipment and bathroom refurbishment.
School Flags
We are delighted to be flying the seven flags awarded to our school to date.
Congratulations to all students and staff involved in the work and promotion of many initiatives in the school.
To date, the Green School Committee has been awarded five flags for reaching improvement targets in the following areas
Two Amber Flags have been awarded to the student Wellbeing Committee for the promotion of Positive Mental Health and organising school initiative.
Congratulations to all students and staff involved in the work and promotion of many initiatives in the school.
To date, the Green School Committee has been awarded five flags for reaching improvement targets in the following areas
- Litter and Waste
- Energy
- Water
- Travel
- Biodiversity
Two Amber Flags have been awarded to the student Wellbeing Committee for the promotion of Positive Mental Health and organising school initiative.
Leaving Certificate Certs for Class 2021
Leaving Certificate certs for class 2021 are available from the school office for collection. Please call the school office to make an appointment.
Education Fairs
Updates November 2021
Dear Parents / Guardians,
Please see link below for parent-focused public health advice about COVID-19 symptoms.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a04fc-advice-for-students-and-their-families/#health-advice-for-parents
Children First Awareness Week information for parents:
Children First Awareness Week is taking place from 1st to 7th November 2021.
Children First promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect, by setting out what individuals and organisations need to do to keep children safe, and how to deal with concerns about a child’s safety or welfare.
Society has a duty of care towards children, and everyone should be alert to the possibility that children they are in contact with may be abused or at risk of abuse or neglect.
If you are concerned about a child or young person, you should contact Tusla social work department.
Organisations classed as providers of relevant services under the Children First Act 2015 are required to complete a risk assessment and must have a Child Safeguarding Statement in place.
More information on keeping children safe in our communities is available at gov.ie/childrenfirst
Please see link below for parent-focused public health advice about COVID-19 symptoms.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a04fc-advice-for-students-and-their-families/#health-advice-for-parents
Children First Awareness Week information for parents:
Children First Awareness Week is taking place from 1st to 7th November 2021.
Children First promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect, by setting out what individuals and organisations need to do to keep children safe, and how to deal with concerns about a child’s safety or welfare.
Society has a duty of care towards children, and everyone should be alert to the possibility that children they are in contact with may be abused or at risk of abuse or neglect.
If you are concerned about a child or young person, you should contact Tusla social work department.
Organisations classed as providers of relevant services under the Children First Act 2015 are required to complete a risk assessment and must have a Child Safeguarding Statement in place.
More information on keeping children safe in our communities is available at gov.ie/childrenfirst
Maths Eyes Competition
Free Wellness and Life Coaching Courses
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Assumption Secondary School Open Evening
Leaving Certificate Results Updates August 2021
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Important Back To School Information For Parents and Students 2021
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1st year HISTORY CLASS
First year Cara class have been revising for their summer exams. In Ms. Cullen's history they have created visuals to help them remember the main points about the Renaissance. Well done girls
Video message for Leaving Certificate from the Chief Medical officer
Click below
http://www.gov.ie/leavingcertificate
The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has recorded a video message for Leaving Certificate students to encourage them to stay safe and look out for each other in the run-up to the exams. The video is available on www.gov.ie/leavingcertificate. Please share with your Leaving Certificate students.
The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has recorded a video message for Leaving Certificate students to encourage them to stay safe and look out for each other in the run-up to the exams. The video is available on www.gov.ie/leavingcertificate. Please share with your Leaving Certificate students.
WELL BEING DAY April 28th
On the 28th of April our Wellbeing Day took place. Students, staff and parents took part in various activities that focused on positive mental health and wellness.
Thank you to Mr.McCarthy and the TY's for creating our Kindness Tree.
Thank you to the Wellbeing Committee for all of your hard work over the last year. (Ms. S Hoey, Ms. C Cummins, Ms. Se Hoey, Mr. L Traynor, Ms. R Quinn, Ms. N Dwyer, Ms. J Conneely. Ms. L Doran, Mr. A Bogomoletz, Ms. S McColgan and Ms. S Early).
Thank you to Mr.McCarthy and the TY's for creating our Kindness Tree.
Thank you to the Wellbeing Committee for all of your hard work over the last year. (Ms. S Hoey, Ms. C Cummins, Ms. Se Hoey, Mr. L Traynor, Ms. R Quinn, Ms. N Dwyer, Ms. J Conneely. Ms. L Doran, Mr. A Bogomoletz, Ms. S McColgan and Ms. S Early).
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Financial report for parents for 2019 2020
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Leaving Certificate Candidate Self Service Portal 2021
Before You Start Guide
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Leaving Certificate 2021
Walkinstown, 2 nd March 2021
Dear Parent/ Guardian, Student,
The procedure for this year gives the student 3 choices towards their Leaving Certificate Examination
Results:
-Option 1: Sit the exams in ALL or some subjects only (including oral/practical coursework)
OR – Option 2: As Above AND avail of Accredited Grades issued by the State Examination
Commission (SEC). The highest results will be awarded to the student.
OR – Option 3: Only avail of Accredited Grades awarded by SEC (hence not sit any exams).
We strongly recommend that students select Option 2, as it gives the student 2 opportunities to
perform at their best.
Students and parents/guardians are invited to discuss the above issue with the Principal, Deputy
Principal or Guidance Counsellor.
Yours sincerely,
Ms. S. Hoey (Principal) / Ms. C. Cummins (Deputy Principal) / Mr. Bogomoletz (Guidance Counsellor)
Walkinstown, 2 nd March 2021
Dear Parent/ Guardian, Student,
The procedure for this year gives the student 3 choices towards their Leaving Certificate Examination
Results:
-Option 1: Sit the exams in ALL or some subjects only (including oral/practical coursework)
OR – Option 2: As Above AND avail of Accredited Grades issued by the State Examination
Commission (SEC). The highest results will be awarded to the student.
OR – Option 3: Only avail of Accredited Grades awarded by SEC (hence not sit any exams).
We strongly recommend that students select Option 2, as it gives the student 2 opportunities to
perform at their best.
Students and parents/guardians are invited to discuss the above issue with the Principal, Deputy
Principal or Guidance Counsellor.
Yours sincerely,
Ms. S. Hoey (Principal) / Ms. C. Cummins (Deputy Principal) / Mr. Bogomoletz (Guidance Counsellor)
LETTER FROM CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER TO PARENTS
Dr Ronan Glynn,
Deputy Chief Medical Officer,
Department of Health,
Miesian Plaza,
50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street,
Dublin 2.
26 February 2021
To parents and guardians,
Through your hard work and willingness to buy in to public health guidance over the past two
months, we have made real progress in suppressing the most recent wave of COVID-19. This
progress has meant that primary and post-primary schools and the wider provision of childcare can
now commence on a phased basis.
The importance of schools for the overall health and wellbeing of children cannot be overstated, and
the risk of COVID-19 has been carefully weighed against the very real harm that can be caused by
sustained school closures. Schools are at the heart of our communities and they play a fundamental
role in the social lives and wellbeing of our children; this is particularly true for children who have
special educational needs, are disadvantaged or who may have been disproportionately impacted by
school closures over the last year.
Our priority is to ensure a safe return to schools for students, their families and school staff, which is
why we have recommended a phased return to in-school learning.
In making this recommendation, the NPHET’s most significant concern is that it will be taken as a
signal by parents and wider society that other forms of household mixing, and mobility are now
acceptable.
We cannot afford for this to happen at this time. Despite the progress we have made, COVID-19 is
still circulating at high levels in our communities. We must do all we can individually and collectively
to ensure that the reopening of schools results in the minimum possible upward pressure on the
reproduction number.
Please avoid congregating at school gates over the coming weeks. Please do not have play dates or
organise after school activities which involve household mixing. And please continue to work from
home unless essential. It is only through your continued buy-in to these measures that we can
ensure that our children will get back to school and then stay back in school.
I know these are difficult requests. We all – adults and children alike – want to meet up with our
friends and neighbours and get back to our old routines. And we will get there.
We now have three very effective vaccines with, hopefully, three more on the way. Over the coming
weeks, older people, and those at high or very high risk of severe disease will be vaccinated and we
will see substantial increases in supply from April onwards. And we are already seeing the very
positive impact of vaccines in our nursing homes and among our healthcare workers. If we can
combine this rollout with a continued suppression of the disease through March and April, we will
have many more options in terms of easing of measures and should be able to provide much greater
levels of certainty to people about the months ahead.
Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to keep your family and
our communities safe over the last year. I also want to thank all teachers, principals and school staff
who have worked so hard to ensure measures have been put in place to limit the risk of spread of
COVID-19 in schools. It has been this kind of work, done quietly and by the majority, which has
underpinned our national response to COVID-19 and which, ultimately, will see us through to
brighter days ahead.
Kind regards
Dr. Ronan Glynn,
Deputy Chief Medical Officer,
Department of Health.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer,
Department of Health,
Miesian Plaza,
50 – 58 Lower Baggot Street,
Dublin 2.
26 February 2021
To parents and guardians,
Through your hard work and willingness to buy in to public health guidance over the past two
months, we have made real progress in suppressing the most recent wave of COVID-19. This
progress has meant that primary and post-primary schools and the wider provision of childcare can
now commence on a phased basis.
The importance of schools for the overall health and wellbeing of children cannot be overstated, and
the risk of COVID-19 has been carefully weighed against the very real harm that can be caused by
sustained school closures. Schools are at the heart of our communities and they play a fundamental
role in the social lives and wellbeing of our children; this is particularly true for children who have
special educational needs, are disadvantaged or who may have been disproportionately impacted by
school closures over the last year.
Our priority is to ensure a safe return to schools for students, their families and school staff, which is
why we have recommended a phased return to in-school learning.
In making this recommendation, the NPHET’s most significant concern is that it will be taken as a
signal by parents and wider society that other forms of household mixing, and mobility are now
acceptable.
We cannot afford for this to happen at this time. Despite the progress we have made, COVID-19 is
still circulating at high levels in our communities. We must do all we can individually and collectively
to ensure that the reopening of schools results in the minimum possible upward pressure on the
reproduction number.
Please avoid congregating at school gates over the coming weeks. Please do not have play dates or
organise after school activities which involve household mixing. And please continue to work from
home unless essential. It is only through your continued buy-in to these measures that we can
ensure that our children will get back to school and then stay back in school.
I know these are difficult requests. We all – adults and children alike – want to meet up with our
friends and neighbours and get back to our old routines. And we will get there.
We now have three very effective vaccines with, hopefully, three more on the way. Over the coming
weeks, older people, and those at high or very high risk of severe disease will be vaccinated and we
will see substantial increases in supply from April onwards. And we are already seeing the very
positive impact of vaccines in our nursing homes and among our healthcare workers. If we can
combine this rollout with a continued suppression of the disease through March and April, we will
have many more options in terms of easing of measures and should be able to provide much greater
levels of certainty to people about the months ahead.
Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to keep your family and
our communities safe over the last year. I also want to thank all teachers, principals and school staff
who have worked so hard to ensure measures have been put in place to limit the risk of spread of
COVID-19 in schools. It has been this kind of work, done quietly and by the majority, which has
underpinned our national response to COVID-19 and which, ultimately, will see us through to
brighter days ahead.
Kind regards
Dr. Ronan Glynn,
Deputy Chief Medical Officer,
Department of Health.
Féach litir do thuismitheoirí atá ceangailte leis seo
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SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD:
A WEBINAR FOR PARENTS OF POST PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
This webinar will explore how to support and motivate adolescents. It will also identify ways that we can make space for emotions and build connection. The webinar is facilitated by Nicola Culloty who is a primary educator with twenty years’ experience working with disadvantaged communities. As Home School Community Liaison she formed an authentic and lasting partnership with parents from one of the most deprived areas in Ireland. Nicola completed a Masters in CBT and Full Circle CBT in 2020.
Date: Tuesday, 23 March 2021 Time: 7.00 – 8.00 pm
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MOCK exam information and Timetable
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Click.... to download mock timetable file
Leaving Cert Mocks 2021
If we return on a Tuesday exams will begin the following Tuesday,
If we return to school on a Thursday exams will begin the following Tuesday and so on.
If we return to school during the week of Monday 22nd February exams will start the following Tuesday. There will be no classes for
Students (in school or online) on Thursday 25th February due to In-service for all teachers and SNA’s.
Rooms to be used
- The schedules allows students prepare for Mock Exams while there is continued uncertainty in relation to our return to school date.
- The schedule presumes that only 6th year students will return to school initially.
- Further details will be given and updates made as more information becomes available.
- Our exams will begin on the Tuesday following the first day of our return to school.
If we return on a Tuesday exams will begin the following Tuesday,
If we return to school on a Thursday exams will begin the following Tuesday and so on.
If we return to school during the week of Monday 22nd February exams will start the following Tuesday. There will be no classes for
Students (in school or online) on Thursday 25th February due to In-service for all teachers and SNA’s.
- The schedule detailed below will allow for an easier transition for students to return to the classroom.
- Teachers will modify papers due to the reduced exam length.
Rooms to be used
- Class 6A will be based in the Junior Lunch Room.
- Seating will be assigned and seating plans recorded for each exam session.
- Class 6B will be based in the Music Room.
- Seating will be assigned and seating plans recorded for each exam session.
- Rooms will be cleaned and sanitised between exam sessions.
- Classes will take place (Session 2) in classrooms as per timetable.
- Tuesday day 1 Session 3 – History Exam in the Junior Lunch Room and Home Economics Exam in the Music Room.
- Thursday day 3 Session 1 – Geography exam in the Junior Lunch Room and Biology Exam in the Music Room.
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BE KIND ON LINE
#BeKindOnline Webinar SeriesAs part of Safer Internet Day 2021, the Irish Safer Internet Centre will host a series of free online safety webinars for parents and educators.
All webinars are free to attend simply register via the links below. TEACHER TRAINING Empowering students to build digital resilience and manage their online wellbeing
When: Thursday 11th February 7.30pm - 8.15pm
About: As we rely on technology more than ever to help us educate, work, and stay connected, empowering children and young people to safely and responsibly navigate the online world has never been more important. Hosted by Webwise; the Irish Internet Safety Awareness centre, this information session will highlight key online safety resources for schools and educators. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, explore ways to help students manage their online wellbeing and get practical advice on online safety education.
Audience: This webinar is for teachers, educators, school leaders and education stakeholders.
Register HerePARENT WEBINARS Empowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Teenagers
When: Tuesday, 9th February: 7.30pm-8.15pm
Guest Speaker: Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton, cyberpsychology researcher, member of the Cyberpsychology Research Group at the University of Wolverhampton and lectures in Cyberpsychology and Psychology in IADT, Dun Laoghaire.
Audience: This webinar is for parents/guardians of teenagers.
Register HereEmpowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Younger Children
When: Wednesday, 10th February 7.30pm-8.15pm
Guest Speaker: Mark Smyth, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Audience: This webinar is for parents/guardians of younger children.
Register HereThe #BeKindOnline Webinar series is brought to you by the Irish Safer Internet Centre (SIC).
The Irish SIC is a partnership of four leading organisations with a mission to make the Internet a better place for children and young people, under the coordination of Cybercrime, Department of Justice. The programme partners include:
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About: As we rely on technology more than ever to help us educate, work, and stay connected, empowering children and young people to safely and responsibly navigate the online world has never been more important. Hosted by Webwise; the Irish Internet Safety Awareness centre, this information session will highlight key online safety resources for schools and educators. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, explore ways to help students manage their online wellbeing and get practical advice on online safety education.
Audience: This webinar is for teachers, educators, school leaders and education stakeholders.
Register HerePARENT WEBINARS Empowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Teenagers
When: Tuesday, 9th February: 7.30pm-8.15pm
Guest Speaker: Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton, cyberpsychology researcher, member of the Cyberpsychology Research Group at the University of Wolverhampton and lectures in Cyberpsychology and Psychology in IADT, Dun Laoghaire.
Audience: This webinar is for parents/guardians of teenagers.
Register HereEmpowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Younger Children
When: Wednesday, 10th February 7.30pm-8.15pm
Guest Speaker: Mark Smyth, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Audience: This webinar is for parents/guardians of younger children.
Register HereThe #BeKindOnline Webinar series is brought to you by the Irish Safer Internet Centre (SIC).
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- Awareness and Education: Webwise (PDST Technology in Education)
- Helplines: ISPCC Childline and the National Parents Council Primary
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When: Thursday 11th February 7.30pm - 8.15pm
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Audience: This webinar is for teachers, educators, school leaders and education stakeholders.
Register HerePARENT WEBINARS Empowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Teenagers
When: Tuesday, 9th February: 7.30pm-8.15pm
Guest Speaker: Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton, cyberpsychology researcher, member of the Cyberpsychology Research Group at the University of Wolverhampton and lectures in Cyberpsychology and Psychology in IADT, Dun Laoghaire.
Audience: This webinar is for parents/guardians of teenagers.
Register HereEmpowering Healthy Online Behaviour in Younger Children
When: Wednesday, 10th February 7.30pm-8.15pm
Guest Speaker: Mark Smyth, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Audience: This webinar is for parents/guardians of younger children.
Register HereThe #BeKindOnline Webinar series is brought to you by the Irish Safer Internet Centre (SIC).
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- Awareness and Education: Webwise (PDST Technology in Education)
- Helplines: ISPCC Childline and the National Parents Council Primary
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REMOTE LEANING ASSUMPTION SEC. SCHOOL JAN 2021
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LETTER FROM MS. HOEY
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For parents of 3rd year and Transition Year students.
Our Guidance Counsellor will do a final presentation on 5th year options at 7pm on Thursday 28th January.
If you would like a zoom link to the meeting please text your name and e-mail address to 087 2510793 before 1pm Tuesday 26th January.
Please remind you daughter that her subject option form must be submitted on Monday 1st February.
Our Guidance Counsellor will do a final presentation on 5th year options at 7pm on Thursday 28th January.
If you would like a zoom link to the meeting please text your name and e-mail address to 087 2510793 before 1pm Tuesday 26th January.
Please remind you daughter that her subject option form must be submitted on Monday 1st February.
Information for parents of 6th year students
This year Leaving Cert students will register for their Leaving Certificate exams online through a State Exams Commission portal .
Students will select all exam subjects they are studying in school and the corresponding exam level.
Students studying additional subjects outside school will list these extra subjects on this online portal also.
We are awaiting further information on the process and will keep you informed as information come to us.
Information for parents of third year students
An important zoom meeting on our Transition Year Programme will take place on Thursday 28th January at 11am. This presentation will outline the benefits of the programme and stats in relation to the higher grades that TY students normally get in the Leaving Cert. If you would like a zoom link to the meeting please text your name and e-mail address to 087 2510793 before 1pm Thursday 21st January.
This year Leaving Cert students will register for their Leaving Certificate exams online through a State Exams Commission portal .
Students will select all exam subjects they are studying in school and the corresponding exam level.
Students studying additional subjects outside school will list these extra subjects on this online portal also.
We are awaiting further information on the process and will keep you informed as information come to us.
Information for parents of third year students
An important zoom meeting on our Transition Year Programme will take place on Thursday 28th January at 11am. This presentation will outline the benefits of the programme and stats in relation to the higher grades that TY students normally get in the Leaving Cert. If you would like a zoom link to the meeting please text your name and e-mail address to 087 2510793 before 1pm Thursday 21st January.
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Webinar...
google classroom for parents
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Remote learning. Rules and instructions
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Remote learning... rules and instructions
ONLINE books... Access
Books
Students and Parent’s can get free online access to primary school and secondary school textbooks.
For more information, simply use the links below:
For books by CJ Fallon https://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources
For books by EDCO https://www.edco.ie/
For books by Folens https://www.folens.ie/news-and-events/parents-teachers-get-access-to-all-our-digital-teaching-materials
For Primary Books by Gill Education https://www.gilleducation.ie/primary
For Secondary Books by Gill Education https://www.gilleducation.ie/secondary
December 2020
Supporting the Safe Provision of Schooling Inspection & Report 2020
Last week we accepted an invitation by the Department of Education and Skills to facilitate an SSPS (Supporting the Safe Provision of Schooling) visit to our school. The Inspection Report based on their visit is attached. We are delighted to have ticked all the boxes and to receive positive affirmation in each area examined
As you are aware the safe and sustainable provision of schooling in the context of the current public health pandemic is an important national priority. Ensuring that schools are safe learning and working environments for all is vital.
In Assumption Secondary School we are following the guidance of the Department of Education to minimise the risk of COVID–19 for staff, learners, families and the wider community and we recognise the importance of the safe and sustainable provision of schooling for the health and wellbeing of students and of society as a whole.
The Inspectorate carried out the visit (and inspection) of our school in order to provide an assurance to the public that the Department’s guidelines are being implemented and to support schools in implementing them.
What happened during the visit?
The inspector engaged with:
The Inspector reviewed:
The Inspector observed:
The Inspector also conducted level 1 Child Protection Checks and our school met the requirements in relation to each regulation.
Supporting the Safe Provision of Schooling Inspection & Report 2020
Last week we accepted an invitation by the Department of Education and Skills to facilitate an SSPS (Supporting the Safe Provision of Schooling) visit to our school. The Inspection Report based on their visit is attached. We are delighted to have ticked all the boxes and to receive positive affirmation in each area examined
As you are aware the safe and sustainable provision of schooling in the context of the current public health pandemic is an important national priority. Ensuring that schools are safe learning and working environments for all is vital.
In Assumption Secondary School we are following the guidance of the Department of Education to minimise the risk of COVID–19 for staff, learners, families and the wider community and we recognise the importance of the safe and sustainable provision of schooling for the health and wellbeing of students and of society as a whole.
The Inspectorate carried out the visit (and inspection) of our school in order to provide an assurance to the public that the Department’s guidelines are being implemented and to support schools in implementing them.
What happened during the visit?
The inspector engaged with:
- The Principal & Deputy Principal
- Our Lead Worker Representative
- Staff members
- Students
The Inspector reviewed:
- Our school COVID-19 Policy Statement
- Our school’s risk assessment to see that Covid-19 is added as a risk
- Our contact tracing log/arrangements for signing in and out
- Other relevant preparation and planning documentation
The Inspector observed:
- Physical distancing arrangements
- COVID-19 signage
- Sanitizing units
- Isolation area
The Inspector also conducted level 1 Child Protection Checks and our school met the requirements in relation to each regulation.
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Parent info about upcoming Classroom Based Assessments 2020 2021
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Thank you to all Parents / Guardians of Transition year and fifth Year students who attended our Parent - Teacher meeting.
Our Parent -Teacher meetings provide an invaluable opportunity for you to meet with your daughter's teachers and to discuss her progress. Our staff can advise on how best to support your daughter in her learning at home.
In working together Teachers and Parents can maximise each girl’s educational experience.
The following are the statistics for the meetings attendance
Total for the Transition year group 79.16 % in attendance, 20.83% did not attend
Total for the Fifth year group 63.63 % in attendance, 36.36% did not attend
Individual class totals
Afric Class 62.07% in attendance, 37.93% did not attend
Bevan Class 65.38 % in attendance, 34.62% did not attend
We look forward to working with you all for many years to come.
Siobháin Hoey (Principal), Ciara Cummins (Deputy Principal) and all the teaching staff of Assumption Secondary School.
Thank you to all Parents / Guardians of first year students who attended our Parent - Teacher meeting.
It was lovely to see you all again. The last time we met in June there was great excitement and indeed many nerves as you and your girls were embarking on a new adventure.
Your daughters are now well settled and meeting the challenges that present to them.
Our Parent -Teacher meetings provide an invaluable opportunity for you to meet with your daughter's teachers and to discuss her progress. Our staff can advise on how best to support your daughter in her learning at home.
In working together Teachers and Parents can maximise each girls educational experience.
The following are the statistics for the meetings attendance
Total for the year group 83.72 % in attendance, 16.28% did not attend
Aileen Class 66.66 % in attendance, 16.28% did not attend
Brigid Class 92.85 % in attendance, 7.14% did not attend
We look forward to working with you all for many years to come.
Siobháin Hoey (Principal) , Ciara Cummins (Deputy Principal) and all the teaching staff of Assumption Secondary School
It was lovely to see you all again. The last time we met in June there was great excitement and indeed many nerves as you and your girls were embarking on a new adventure.
Your daughters are now well settled and meeting the challenges that present to them.
Our Parent -Teacher meetings provide an invaluable opportunity for you to meet with your daughter's teachers and to discuss her progress. Our staff can advise on how best to support your daughter in her learning at home.
In working together Teachers and Parents can maximise each girls educational experience.
The following are the statistics for the meetings attendance
Total for the year group 83.72 % in attendance, 16.28% did not attend
Aileen Class 66.66 % in attendance, 16.28% did not attend
Brigid Class 92.85 % in attendance, 7.14% did not attend
We look forward to working with you all for many years to come.
Siobháin Hoey (Principal) , Ciara Cummins (Deputy Principal) and all the teaching staff of Assumption Secondary School